Protecting your child

Every child deserves to feel safe in the home, out in the community and online.

As a parent, you play a key role in building safe environments for your family and helping your child thrive. 

Key topic areas to understand as a parent and support safety include: 

  • child protection and safe people in the community 
  • the impact of family and domestic violence 
  • smacking a child 
  • crying babies 
  • online safety 
  • evaluating health information online.